Karel Rybnicek, MD
NPI 1962472357 · Internal Medicine Physician · Shelby, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karel Rybnicek, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Shelby, NC (NPI 1962472357).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1962472357
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 33739 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
5 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
579 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 120 | $235 |
| Insertion of Guide Wire With Dilation of Esophagus Using a Flexible Endoscope43248 | 102 | $138 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43235 | 86 | $95 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 55 | $73 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45378 | 42 | $171 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 647 | 277 |
| Sucralfate | 168 | 127 |
| Sodium Chloride/Nahco3/Kcl/Pegbrand: Peg 3350-Electrolyte | 132 | 83 |
| Rabeprazole Sodium | 79 | 29 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 74 | 37 |
| Omeprazole | 60 | 25 |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | 39 | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$207 across 4 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (4)
- 923 N 2nd StSte 204Albemarle, NC 28001-3317Phone: (980) 323-5600
- 1025 Morehead Medical DrSte 300Charlotte, NC 28204-2963Phone: (704) 355-4593
- 1585 Forney Creek PkwySte 2350Denver, NC 28037-9514Phone: (980) 212-4000
- 441 Mcalister RdLincolnton, NC 28092-4126Phone: (980) 212-4000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-01-26
- Last updated
- 2024-07-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karel Rybnicek's NPI number?
- Karel Rybnicek's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962472357, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karel Rybnicek's specialty?
- Karel Rybnicek is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Karel Rybnicek located?
- Karel Rybnicek's practice location on file with NPPES is 808 N Washington St, Shelby, NC 28150-3858.
- What is Karel Rybnicek's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karel Rybnicek is (980) 487-1400.
- Does Karel Rybnicek accept Medicare?
- Karel Rybnicek is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karel Rybnicek's NPI active?
- Yes — Karel Rybnicek's NPI (1962472357) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-07-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.